Summer Vacation Student Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.6/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    4.7
  • Your Impressions
    4.3

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Gained a fantastic insight into Tech Consulting, the various divisions and the work they do for clients. Worked on a real project alongside other interns and produced a presentation. Networked with various employees across the firm, including partners. Learned about the culture of the firm, how they operate and different areas of the business.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I developed my public speaking skills whilst presenting the project I worked on to other interns and employees at the firm. I also enhanced my Excel and Powerpoint skills by completing online training.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was very insightful as I learned a lot about roles I'd never considered before. I was able to think more about what best aligns with my specific interests and what I'd be most suited to. I also learned more about professional qualifications and career progression.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • I found the culture very welcoming and inclusive. Everyone I met was friendly and went out of their way to help you. Overall had a very good atmosphere.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Overall I really enjoyed the insight and thought it was a very positive experience. Definitely learned a lot about the firm and the division but do wish I could have developed more technical skills.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 4/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at KPMG
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG
  • Make sure you have a good understanding of the company values and are able to talk about your motivations for joining the specific division.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology, Banking

London

August 2022


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